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Erectile dysfunction pills for high blood pressure are one of the most sought after drugs by middle-aged men. So what is the link between high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction and should erectile dysfunction drugs be used for people with high blood pressure?
1. Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a man's penis is not able to get an erection, is unable to maintain an erection or the penis is erect at the wrong time. hard but still erect when not sexually stimulated.
There are many causes of erectile dysfunction as follows:
Due to age As a result of some drugs that the patient has used such as antihypertensive drugs, antidepressants, diuretics , ... Patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, dyslipidemia and other metabolic disorders. Due to drinking a lot of beer, alcohol, using stimulants Due to endocrine disorders Due to psychology, stress, fatigue, nervous tension Patients with disorders that reduce blood flow to the penis or damage to the penis nerves in the penis.
2. The link between high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction
In male patients with high blood pressure, over time high blood pressure damages the blood vessels, causing the arteries to become stiffer and narrower, known as atherosclerosis. Thereby restricting blood flow to parts of the body. That means blood flow to the penis will also be hindered, less. As less blood is pumped to the penis, some men have difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection during intercourse - also known as erectile dysfunction. Studies have also shown that the higher the blood pressure, the lower the levels of the sex hormone testosterone in the body, and vice versa. Testosterone hormone is an endocrine hormone that helps increase excitement to help the penis erect during sexual intercourse, helping the "love" to be more sublimated. Men with high blood pressure often lose inspiration or often have sexual problems because of a large deficiency of the hormone testosterone. On the contrary, if the level of testosterone hormone is high, it inhibits the production of fat cells, fat cannot stick to the artery wall, can not cause blockage, so that the blood is not isolated, the circulation of blood is easy. and blood pressure remained in equilibrium. High blood pressure can also interfere with the ejaculation process, causing no ejaculation, premature ejaculation, and decreased sex drive. Statistics have shown that people with high blood pressure are twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction than those with normal blood pressure. Medications for high blood pressure can also cause erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and other sexual dysfunction as side effects, such as: Diuretics: diuretics Can reduce blood flow to the penis causing erectile dysfunction, making it difficult for you to achieve an erection. Besides these diuretics can deplete your body of zinc, which is essential for the production of the sex hormone testosterone. Beta-antagonists: These are drugs that can affect the response of the nervous system responsible for producing an erection. These drugs can also make it difficult for the arteries in the penis to widen, reducing blood flow to the penis and not getting enough blood in to produce an erection. The group of drugs that block the receptor that causes contraction of the cavernous body in the penis causes erectile dysfunction, decreased libido in men.3. Should erectile dysfunction drugs be used for people with high blood pressure?
Erectile dysfunction drugs for high blood pressure are one of the most sought after drugs by middle-aged men, so should they be used for high blood pressure?
The first thing to note is that before taking medication for erectile dysfunction, it is necessary to determine the cause of this condition, whether the patient has high blood pressure, due to the use of blood pressure medications or are not. If the patient has erectile dysfunction that is caused by hypertension, the first thing to do is to treat the hypertension, bringing the patient's blood pressure to a stable level because having high blood pressure itself is also important. is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction. In order to reduce the side effects of erectile dysfunction and decrease sex drive due to the use of antihypertensive drugs, the use of safe, "friendly" drugs for erectile dysfunction will help patients adhere to treatment. higher blood pressure, better blood pressure control. Medications to treat high blood pressure with little or no side effects of erectile dysfunction such as calcium blockers, ACE inhibitors, alpha blockers, angiotensin II receptor blockers. If erectile dysfunction still does not improve after changing blood pressure medication you need to talk to your doctor, he will consider using an erectile dysfunction drug to treat erectile dysfunction such as viagra, levitra, cialis, ... Only use erectile dysfunction drugs for hypertensive patients when prescribed by a doctor, do not arbitrarily stop using antihypertensive drugs without the doctor's permission. Do not take erectile dysfunction drugs with cardiovascular drugs containing nitrates as this can cause serious and life-threatening hypotension. In addition to using drugs, you need to change your lifestyle, have a reasonable diet, do not use alcohol, beer, tobacco, have a working regimen, have a scientific rest, maintain a lifestyle, habits healthy, exercise and sports to improve health to help enhance male physiology. By making lifestyle changes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle you can lower your blood pressure and improve your sex life.
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